Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at University of Nevada – Las Vegas prepares students for instruction that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Students who graduate from the criminal justice degree program will have knowledge in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues. Get more details below including other Nevada colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

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University of Nevada – Las Vegas

170 North Stephaine Suite 145, Henderson, NV

University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is an urban institution of higher learning and research in the fast-growing city of Las Vegas. It is situated on a 350-acre primary campus, with two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.  UNLV recently founded an international campus in Singapore. UNLV offers many undergraduate degrees and more than 120 graduate programs at the master's and doctoral levels, as well as professional degrees.

UNLV has strong academic programs in hotel administration, fine arts, sciences, creative writing and education.  Its professional degree programs in law, architecture and dental medicine are also widely recognized.

History

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas was founded in 1957.  Prior to that, due to metropolitan growth in the Las Vegas area in 1951, the University of Nevada - Reno (UNR) had established an extension program, held in the Las Vegas High School's auditorium.  In 1954, that extension program became the Southern Regional Division of the University of Nevada, shortened to "Nevada Southern." Students at Nevada Southern chose "Rebel" as their athletics name and mascot to reflect their wish to become independent from UNR.  Nevada Southern held its first classes on its own campus in 1957.  The school finally became independent from UNR in 1968, and in 1969, it adopted its current name.

Academics

The academic calendar of the University of Nevada - Las Vegas follows the semester format, with a fall and spring semester of roughly 16 weeks each, and three shorter summer sessions.

Colleges, Schools and Divisions

• College of Business
• College of Education
• College of Engineering
• College of Fine Arts
• College of Liberal Arts
• College of Sciences
• William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration
• Greenspun College of Urban Affairs
• Graduate College
• Honors College
• School of Dental Medicine
• William S. Boyd School of Law
• Division of Health Sciences
• Division of Educational Outreach

Student Life

There are many clubs, organizations, programs, events and activities available for students who want to become involved on the UNLV campus.  SCORE is the Student Organization Resource Center, and the place where students can find out about involvement opportunities or use the office resources.

UNLV's student union houses the Office of Civic Engagement and Diversity, which provides further opportunities and resources for involvement in campus programs, diversity programs, international programs, fraternity and sorority life, service, leadership and civic engagement, and more.

Student housing is available at UNLV, and there are many options for on-campus dining.

Traditions

The original mascot for the UNLV "Rebels," chosen in the 1950s, was a gray wolf wearing a Confederate uniform.  The school colors chosen at that time were gray and scarlet.  The school mascot was later changed to a rebel mountain man, who is nicknamed "Hey Reb!," but the school colors are still UNLV's traditional gray and scarlet.  The men's basketball team is known as the "Runnin' Rebels."

Athletics

The "Rebels" athletic teams of University of Nevada - Las Vegas compete in 16 intercollegiate sports at the NCAA/Division I Level:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Football
• Golf
• Soccer
• Swimming and Diving
• Tennis

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming and Diving
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball
• Cheer and Dance

Satellite Campuses

In addition to its main campus in Las Vegas, Nevada, the UNLV also has the following satellite campuses:

• Paradise Campus (Las Vegas)
• Shadow Lane Campus (Las Vegas)

Community Life

The UNLV Division of Educational Outreach (DEO) works with the school's deans and faculty to reach out local government, business and community.  The DEO forges partnerships that create educational opportunities, programs and services for students and community members. The DEO's goal is to extend the school's educational resources to the community and entire region, with a particular goal of reaching non-traditional students.

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Nevada – Las Vegas has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of police and detectives employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
  • Total Employment: 510
  • Average Hourly Rate: $53.57
  • Average Annual Salary: $111430

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).